A large-scale laboratory screening, by researchers at Cambridge University, of human-made chemicals has identified 168 chemicals that are toxic to bacteria found in the healthy human gut.
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS LED TO JUMP IN FARMERS’ DEPENDENCE ON PESTICIDES, STUDY SAYS
The increase in genetically modified crops has led to a jump in the use of pesticides, according to a study published in April.
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SCENTED CANDLES COULD BE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH
Those scented holiday candles that are ubiquitous during the holiday season could be filling your house with pollutants and be a detriment to indoor air quality, according to a new study.
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FACTORY OUTPUT INCREASED IN MAY
Although retail sales slipped 0.1 percent last month, industrial production increased 0.9 percent, more than twice economists’ 0.4-percent forecast and reversing a decline in March and flat output in April.
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EPA LOWERS WHAT IT CONSIDERS TO BE SAFE LEVELS OF ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’ IN DRINKING WATER
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that the “forever chemicals” found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously assumed and slashed the levels of what is considered to be safe consumption. The Wall Street Journal reported that the announcement came a day after the Biden administration announced that it will spend $1 billion to address...